Don’t lose that hour of sleep, A Wellbeing Coaches guide
In less than 2 weeks the clocks go forward - yay Spring is in the air BUT it also means losing an hour of sleep!
Here’s my hacks to ensure you don’t miss out on that vital part of your wellbeing.
Slow go to bed earlier
With the clocks going forward Saturday night, you’re really going to feel the impact of losing an hours sleep come Tuesday morning. Remember what you do in the previous 72 hours has the biggest impact on how you feel.
So gently catch up.
Wednesday night go to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual - if you go to bed at 11pm. Tonight go to bed at 10.45pm.
Thursday night go to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual. 10.30pm instead of 11pm.
Friday night go to get 45 minutes earlier than usual. 10.15pm instead of 11pm.
Saturday night as you go to bed knowing the clocks will be an hour ahead when you wake, go to bed 1 hour earlier. 10pm instead of 11pm.
It might sound silly, but this can be a great way to avoid feeling sleep deprived on Sunday morning and for the rest of the week.
Come Sunday night you can resume your normal bedtime.
Get grounded
Feeling wired not tired?
Make sure when you wake up in the morning you get outside. At the very least get sunlight on your face ASAP.
Even on a cloudy, rainy or overcast morning, that morning light helps to reset your internal body clock and will help improve your sleep.
For you this might be standing in front of the bedroom window while focusing on your breath or at the patio door when you let the dog out.
Bonus points if you have a garden, get outside and place your bare feet on the grass.
Create a bedtime routine
Try the 321 method before going to bed.
3 hours before bed no more food - allow your body to start digesting now, not right as you go to bed.
2 hours before bed no work work - with the ease of accessing emails and social media on your phone it can be tempting to check in. Lock your apps so you can’t do this and let you mind rest.
1 hour before bed no screens - let your eyes rest from the stimulation of blue light. Read a book, listen to music, chat with your family or get prepared for the following day.
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